Team Head – QIS Index Structuring

Company Description Since its foundation in 2007, Solactive AG has evolved into one of the world’s most important and fastest-growing index providers. From our headquarters in Frankfurt, we power global investment products across ETFs, structured products, and mandates. Our reputation is built on innovation, speed, flexibility, and strong partnerships. Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Team Lead to manage, develop, and grow a team of 10+ Financial Engineers. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in Quantitative Asset Management, Indexing, or Structuring/QIS, combined with demonstrated leadership capability and the ability to scale both people and business. This role requires a blend of quantitative expertise, team leadership, and stakeholder management, with regular interaction across cross-functional teams and direct engagement with institutional clients. Your Tasks Team Leadership & People Management Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10+ Financial Engineers (quantitative analysts, model developers, and product engineers). Foster a strong team culture, set priorities, and manage resource allocation. Drive hiring, onboarding, and capability development as the business scales. Establish clear performance objectives and provide regular feedback and coaching. Business & Product Leadership Oversee the design, modelling, and implementation of quantitative investment strategies (QIS), structured solutions, and analytical tools. Coordinate the delivery of client projects, research initiatives, and product innovation. Ensure high-quality deliverables, governance, and model robustness. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration Partner with internal teams across Portfolio Management, Indexing, Risk, Legal, Product, Distribution, and Technology. Translate complex quantitative concepts into clear, concise communication for senior stakeholders. Drive cross-functional collaboration across Frankfurt and our global offices in Toronto and Hong Kong. Client Engagement Represent the QIS Structuring team in client meetings, pitches, and industry conferences. Explain investment concepts, methodologies, and modelling approaches to institutional clients (e.g., asset owners, insurers, pension funds, and banks). Support business development activities and respond to RFPs and due diligence requests. Your Profile Professional Background 10+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:  - Quantitative Asset Management - Investment Banking Structuring or QIS - Systematic strategies, derivatives, index design, risk premia, or other related quantitative fields. Proven experience leading a team of quants/engineers, or strong readiness for a first-line management role with demonstrated leadership capabilities. Technical & Quantitative Skills Strong understanding of derivatives, quantitative models, index methodologies, and systematic investment strategies. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, R, or similar (this…